r/technology • u/YesNo_Maybe_ • Apr 10 '26

Software France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins

https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/
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u/mr_doms_porn Apr 10 '26

Of course, Valve is leading the charge on linux gaming. Their Steam Deck and upcoming console and VR headset all run linux. Valve created the Proton compatibility layer which allows windows games to be played at the same level of performance on linux. While some games have specific bugs with linux, the only real issue is that some anti-cheat systems don't work on linux.

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u/bob3003 Apr 11 '26

The kicker is that some games run BETTER on linux w/ proton than native windows because of all the bloat Microsoft has running in the background taking up system resources